My, my...what an interesting story this would be...

[lspencer534]

"Liberal Media News Show Host Arrested for Possessing Illegal Firearm!"



Washington police are investigating whether NBC's David Gregory broke the law by holding up what appeared to be a 30-round gun magazine on Sunday's Meet the Press despite being denied permission by police to bring the weaponry on the show.

It is illegal in the district to possess a "large capacity ammunition feeding device."

Gwendolyn Crump, director of the Office of Communications for the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, told ABC News, "NBC contacted MPD inquiring if they could utilize a high capacity magazine for their segment. NBC was informed that possession of a high capacity magazine is not permissible and their request was denied. This matter is currently being investigated."

Another Washington DC police officer and spokesperson Tisha Gant said the situation was "being investigated," but would give no other details including what exactly is under investigation.

A section in the D.C. criminal code says "no person in the District shall possess, sell, or transfer any large capacity ammunition feeding device regardless of whether the device is attached to a firearm." The section stipulates that "the term large capacity ammunition feeding device means a magazine," or similar devices.

Gregory held up what looked like a 30-bullet gun magazine when interviewing the National Rifle Association's executive vice president and CEO Wayne LaPierre on Sunday. Gregory pressed the NRA head on whether fewer children would have been killed during the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting on Dec. 14th if the shooter had access to less ammunition.

Did TV Anchor Violate Gun Law? - Yahoo! News

[Blademaker]

Meh...........I'll give 'im 10 bux for it.

[snide]

Is this still news?

[bierbelly]

Or how about this one?

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A conservative U.S. senator from Idaho who has said he doesn’t drink because of his Mormon faith has been charged with drunken driving.

Sen. Michael Crapo, a three-term Republican with a reputation as a social and fiscal conservative, registered a blood alcohol content of .11 percent after police pulled his car over in this suburb south of Washington, D.C., authorities said.

Idaho Sen. Crapo, charged with DUI, faces Jan. 4 court date; says he’s ‘deeply sorry’ - The Washington Post

[lspencer534]

Originally Posted by bierbelly

Or how about this one?



Idaho Sen. Crapo, charged with DUI, faces Jan. 4 court date; says he’s ‘deeply sorry’ - The Washington Post

Well...just crapo....

[78SA]

Originally Posted by lspencer534

"Liberal Media News Show Host Arrested for Possessing Illegal Firearm!"



Washington police are investigating whether NBC's David Gregory broke the law by holding up what appeared to be a 30-round gun magazine on Sunday's Meet the Press despite being denied permission by police to bring the weaponry on the show.

It is illegal in the district to possess a "large capacity ammunition feeding device."

Gwendolyn Crump, director of the Office of Communications for the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, told ABC News, "NBC contacted MPD inquiring if they could utilize a high capacity magazine for their segment. NBC was informed that possession of a high capacity magazine is not permissible and their request was denied. This matter is currently being investigated."

Another Washington DC police officer and spokesperson Tisha Gant said the situation was "being investigated," but would give no other details including what exactly is under investigation.

A section in the D.C. criminal code says "no person in the District shall possess, sell, or transfer any large capacity ammunition feeding device regardless of whether the device is attached to a firearm." The section stipulates that "the term large capacity ammunition feeding device means a magazine," or similar devices.

Gregory held up what looked like a 30-bullet gun magazine when interviewing the National Rifle Association's executive vice president and CEO Wayne LaPierre on Sunday. Gregory pressed the NRA head on whether fewer children would have been killed during the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting on Dec. 14th if the shooter had access to less ammunition.

Did TV Anchor Violate Gun Law? - Yahoo! News

Won't be charged.

Originally Posted by bierbelly

Or how about this one?



Idaho Sen. Crapo, charged with DUI, faces Jan. 4 court date; says he’s ‘deeply sorry’ - The Washington Post

Will be charged.

[GentleBen]

DC police say NBC was denied permission to show high-capacity magazine, launch probe
Published December 26, 2012 FoxNews.com

Washington – As District of Columbia police investigate NBC News' David Gregory for apparently holding up a restricted high-capacity magazine on his weekly Sunday show, the police department claims NBC was told in advance that the prop was "not permissible."

Gun laws in the nation's capital generally restrict the possession of high-capacity magazines, regardless of whether the device is attached to a firearm. Gregory, on "Meet the Press," held up what he described as one of those magazines during an interview with National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre.

That incident has since led to an investigation. And Metropolitan Police Department spokeswoman Gwendolyn Crump claimed Wednesday that NBC sought permission ahead of the show, and was denied.

"NBC contacted (the Metropolitan Police Department) inquiring if they could utilize a high capacity magazine for their segment. NBC was informed that possession of a high capacity magazine is not permissible and their request was denied. This matter is currently being investigated," Crump said in a written statement.

While interviewing LaPierre for Sunday's program, Gregory held an object, apparently as a prop to make a point, and said it was a magazine that could hold 30 rounds.

"Here is a magazine for ammunition that carries 30 bullets. Now, isn't it possible if we got rid of these, if we replaced them and said, `Well, you can only have a magazine that carries five bullets or ten bullets,' isn't it just possible that we could reduce the carnage in a situation like Newtown?"' Gregory asked, referring to the December 14 mass shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut.

LaPierre replied: "I don't believe that's going to make one difference. There are so many different ways to evade that even if you had that ban."

An NBC News spokeswoman declined to comment Wednesday.

[lspencer534]

Originally Posted by GentleBen

DC police say NBC was denied permission to show high-capacity magazine, launch probe
Published December 26, 2012 FoxNews.com

Washington – As District of Columbia police investigate NBC News' David Gregory for apparently holding up a restricted high-capacity magazine on his weekly Sunday show, the police department claims NBC was told in advance that the prop was "not permissible."

Gun laws in the nation's capital generally restrict the possession of high-capacity magazines, regardless of whether the device is attached to a firearm. Gregory, on "Meet the Press," held up what he described as one of those magazines during an interview with National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre.

That incident has since led to an investigation. And Metropolitan Police Department spokeswoman Gwendolyn Crump claimed Wednesday that NBC sought permission ahead of the show, and was denied.

"NBC contacted (the Metropolitan Police Department) inquiring if they could utilize a high capacity magazine for their segment. NBC was informed that possession of a high capacity magazine is not permissible and their request was denied. This matter is currently being investigated," Crump said in a written statement.

While interviewing LaPierre for Sunday's program, Gregory held an object, apparently as a prop to make a point, and said it was a magazine that could hold 30 rounds.

"Here is a magazine for ammunition that carries 30 bullets. Now, isn't it possible if we got rid of these, if we replaced them and said, `Well, you can only have a magazine that carries five bullets or ten bullets,' isn't it just possible that we could reduce the carnage in a situation like Newtown?"' Gregory asked, referring to the December 14 mass shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut.

LaPierre replied: "I don't believe that's going to make one difference. There are so many different ways to evade that even if you had that ban."
An NBC News spokeswoman declined to comment Wednesday.

Wouldn't a better answer have been, "It takes only a matter of seconds to replace the magazine. Banning a 30-round magazine and requiring a 5- or 10-round magazine is asinine because nothing is gained in safety."?

[BuckyThreadkiller]

So the mag was illegal in DC, they were told it was illegal in DC and they still used it in DC.


What was the point they were trying to make about making them illegal everywhere else?

[Fastguy]

Originally Posted by BuckyThreadkiller

So the mag was illegal in DC, they were told it was illegal in DC and they still used it in DC.


What was the point they were trying to make about making them illegal everywhere else?

It has already become a non-issue. Someone at the ATF gave him "special permission". It won't be followed up on.

[BuckyThreadkiller]

Originally Posted by Fastguy

It has already become a non-issue. Someone at the ATF gave him "special permission". It won't be followed up on.

Can the ATF give special permission to break a local ordinance? Can I get one to let me drive 45 in school zones?

[Fastguy]

Originally Posted by BuckyThreadkiller

Can the ATF give special permission to break a local ordinance? Can I get one to let me drive 45 in school zones?

No, from the same thread on another forum...



Irrelevant, if the law is being followed. Court precedent is quite clear - the doctrine of entrapment by estoppel applies only when the government official making the representation an act is lawful is from the same level of government as that under which the offense is charged. In other words, "a fed told me it was OK" is not a valid defense to a state (or DC) level charge, and "a local copy told me it was legal" is not a defense to a federal charge.

[OddBall]

That's because the media is above the law.

[Chris Fowler]

Originally Posted by BuckyThreadkiller

So the mag was illegal in DC, they were told it was illegal in DC and they still used it in DC.


What was the point they were trying to make about making them illegal everywhere else?

I do believe they just proved how effective those laws are...

It's illegal, they asked for permission, were told no, and did it anyway.

And they think that law actually prevents someone malicious?

[DAB]

Originally Posted by lspencer534

Wouldn't a better answer have been, "It takes only a matter of seconds to replace the magazine. Banning a 30-round magazine and requiring a 5- or 10-round magazine is asinine because nothing is gained in safety."?

it's a trap.

you say that, and then they will say 'all mags are evil, let's ban them all'

it's my stuff, go get your own stuff.

[lspencer534]

Originally Posted by DAB

it's a trap.

you say that, and then they will say 'all mags are evil, let's ban them all'

it's my stuff, go get your own stuff.

If they say that, then just shoot 'em....

[DAB]

Originally Posted by lspencer534

If they say that, then just shoot 'em....

bullets are expensive, i'm saving mine.

sadly, stupidity is free...

[lspencer534]

Originally Posted by DAB

bullets are expensive, i'm saving mine.

sadly, stupidity is free...

You're right. 150M+ liberals @ $0.75/bullet = ...maybe worth it?

[GentleBen]

Originally Posted by lspencer534

You're right. 150M+ liberals @ $0.75/bullet = ...maybe worth it?

Hmmm, is there a "Bullet Depletion Allowance" like the Oil Depletion Allowance so beloved of companies like Shell and Exxon?

[RED-85-Z51]

If you really think about it, this ordeal says volumes, and basically proves the point for the gun toters.

1. the magazine is illegal to have in DC.
2. legal firearms users, can not have them in DC
3. He was expressly told NOT to have it in DC.

4. He brought it to DC, was able to get it into an area filled with people...

The people that follow the word of the law..are not the ones to be concerned with. Its the people that ignore the laws, but 100rd drums and incendiary rounds, and walk into malls, school, banks, etc...